Mary Kay Inc representative statement on International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022

Dr. Lucy Gildea, Chief Innovation Officer, Product and Science of Mary Kay Inc. (Photo: Mary Kay Inc.₎

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Chief Innovation Officer, Product and Science of Mary Kay Inc, Dr Lucy Gildea has released a statement on International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022.

“Mary Kay Inc envisions a future where more women scientists exist not only on paper, but in the real world.

“That’s why, on this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re calling on all governments, educational institutions and our peers in the private sector to invest in, encourage and advocate for more women and girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education.

“More girls in STEM education leads to an increase in women embracing STEM careers. In turn, this provides access to more equal opportunities for women, narrows the gender pay gap, bolsters economies and eliminates bias in scientific fields,” she said.

Dr Gildea continued in the statement: “That’s why Mary Kay supports minority students in STEM studies by investing millions of dollars in projects like the Academy of Marketing Science, the Society of Investigative Dermatology and the Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship.

“It’s why each year, the Mary Kay Ash FoundationSM supports the development of women scientists with research grants that aid in finding cures for cancers affecting women specifically.

“Every day, through innovation and science, women around the world are solving some of our most complex problems — but there’s more to be done to recognise their contributions, provide them a voice and increase their representation in the STEM field.”

In addition to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge products, Mary Kay is committed to empowering women and their families.

-- BERNAMA